It’s the 2nd of January, 2024. I just got home from work. I’m mildly ill. It’s cold, dark, windy and rainy outside. But guess what?! I feel content. I’ve been in a reminiscent mood of late and it has left me in a constant state of gratitude; grateful for where and who I am today. …
What does it mean to “feel at home”? To me, it means I can exist, speak and act, without fear of judgement or ridicule. I feel safe; shielded from the worries and pressures the world has to offer. I can relax, sigh out loud, sit down, put my feet up, shut my eyes and smile. …
When I turned 22, I was under the impression that much of my self-identity was flimsy. I felt that I had no solid sense of self outside of the collective opinions of family and friends, and often acted like a passenger in my own life. This saddened me deeply, but was what prompted me to …
As I start this new year of life, I feel a strong sense of hope. So I think it best to write out my vision for this year while my hope stands strong. I pray this hope stands strong throughout this year and brings forth only good vibes and gentleness in every area of my …
For the longest time, I listened to the hollow, yet inescapable, taunts of the creepy voice in my head that persistently told me I wouldn’t live past the age of 26. Strange as it were, I never went a day without it nagging and pestering me, insisting that my last breath was as near and …
Locked up but the door’s open Prison’s cosy; familiar territory Rules, duties, obligations; noted Bed by the window, view is great I see an inmate unlike myself The walls of their cell; a different colour paint My warden seems pretty nice, gets me everything I like Promised to take care of me, if I stay …
Dear Self, If no one expects anything from you, you’re free to do a whole lot more. The possibilities are endless, parameters removed. You can pursue just about anything with reckless abandon in your heart and mind, knowing you’re not out to impress anyone. You will flourish in any field. So dance. Dear Self, Don’t …
There’s lots of warnings against peer pressure – a famed weapon of mass destruction. “Don’t let anyone pressure you into doing something you don’t want to!” they say. “Don’t feel pressured to be who you are not!” they say. Yet, most of the pressure I’ve felt and have given into through out my existence has …
You are the loudest in the room, but never heard You are the tallest in the room, but never seen You are surrounded on every side, yet so alone Should you be rid of this invisibility? Think, my dear, think! Your freedom is on the horizon! Run, my dear, run! Chase the darkness, for it …
She’s in my thoughts. I see her in my dreams. Most days she feels like a vivid memory. Too real to be imagined; her face, her hair, her skin, her smile, her gentle voice, down to her physique. It’s the same. What’s the difference? She looks just like me. I’m intrigued, so I’m asking Tell …